News | June 8, 2009
SMAP Algorithms & Cal/Val Workshop, Oxnard, CA
The workshop provided a forum to review the project Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBDs) and Cal/Val plan, solicit input from experts in these areas, resolve key issues, and develop implementation plans. Approximately 1.5 days each were dedicated to the algorithms and Cal/Val topics.
Background
During the formulation phase SMAP science activities include development of sensor and geophysical product algorithms and a Cal/Val plan. Related to these are a number of scientific issues that can benefit from resolution and review by the broad science community. Plans and decisions arising from community discussions of these issues have significance for identifying research needs and allocating resources.
Participants
Agenda & Presentations
Agenda Workshop presentations are posted below as available.
Introduction Session
Opening/Introduction T. Jackson/M. Moghaddam
Introduction/Mission Science E. Njoku
SMAP Mission Status K. Kellogg
SMAP Measurement System R. West
SMAP Science Data System T. Bicknell
Gridding/Projections & Algorithm Testbed
Status S. Dunbar
Algorithms Workshop Session
Algorithms Workshop Expectations M. Moghaddam
Level 1 Radiometer D. Hudson
Level 1 Radar R. West
Level 3 40 km Soil Moisture P. ONeill
Level 3 Hi-Res Soil Moisture J. van Zyl
Level 3 A/P Soil Moisture N. Das
Level 3 Freeze/Thaw K. McDonald
Level 4 Soil Moisture R. Reichle
Level 4 Carbon J. Kimball
Algorithm Short Presentations A. Freeman/R. Bindlish/T. Holmes/
R. Lang/B. Hornbuckle/L. Li/J. Shi/
L. Tsang/A. Tabatabaeenejad/Y. Du/
X. Xu/T. Zhang/Z. Haddad
Summary M. Moghaddam
Cal/Val Workshop Session
Cal/Val Workshop Expectations T. Jackson
Overview of Draft SMAP Cal/Val Plan T. Jackson/J. Kimball
L1 Algorithm Requirements/Short Presentations J. Piepmeier/R. West/
E. Kim/M. Brogioni
L3-L4 Algorithm Requirements P. ONeill/J. Shi/
N. Das/J. Kimball
In Situ Network Data Acquisition & Integration T. Jackson
USDA/NRCS Soil-Climate Monitoring Networks G. Schaeffer
US Climate Reference Network (USCRN) T. Wilson
The Oklahoma Mesonet J. Basara
USDA/ARS Watersheds M. Cosh
The COSMOS Network M. Zreda
Soil Moisture Sensing Using GPS Receivers E. Small
In Situ Testbed M. Cosh
Methodologies for Scaling J. Famiglietti
Ground Validation Using Temporal Stability M. Cosh
Soil Moisture Physical Controls and Time Stability B. Mohanty
Role of Land Surface Modeling W. Crow
In Situ Networks & Scaling/Short
Presentations A. Robock/S. Steele-Dunne/
J. Basara/W. Crow/
M. Moghaddam/M. Brogioni
Design of Optimal Validation Sites T. Jackson/J. Kimball
Satellite Resources and Role in SMAP Cal/Val T. Jackson/J. Kimball
SMOS-SMAP Synergisms Y. Kerr
Aquarius D. LeVine
JAXAs Contributions T. Koike
